National Disability Employment
Awareness Month 2026

A golden background banner that includes DOR logo on the left-hand side of the banner, in the middle there are 5 images in circle frame showing DOR consumers, with the text at the bottom as 'Celebrating Value and Talent' National Disability Employment Awareness Month. And on the right-hand side corner there is a text that reads hashtag NDEAM

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). The event is hosted by the U.S. Department of Labor and highlights the contributions, skills and talent people with disabilities bring to the workforce.

This year's theme is Celebrating Value and Talent and reinforces the benefits that companies gain from having inclusive policies and hiring practices in place.

NDEAM is celebrating its 81st anniversary of championing and increasing awareness regarding the importance of all people having access to equitable employment opportunities. NDEAM may take place once a year but hiring qualified and talented people with disabilities is something that companies can do every day.

Please be sure to check out DOR NDEAM district events:

DOR District: San Diego
Jobtoberfest Career Fair
In-person Event

Wednesday, October 7th, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Balboa Park Club
2150 Pan American Road West
San Deigo

Free

DOR District: Northern Sierra
CHP NDEAM Job and Resource Fair
In-person Event

Thursday, October 8th, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

West Steps State Capitol
Sacramento

Free

DOR District: Greater Los Angeles
Inclusive Hiring Forum
In-person Event

Thursday, October 15th, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Glendale Library Arts & Culture Trust
222 E. Harvard Street
Glendale

RSVP Required for October 15th
Free

DOR District: Greater East Bay
Career and Training Expo
In-person Event

Thursday, October 15th, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Martinez Adult Education
600 F Street
Martinez

Free

DOR District: Greater Los Angeles
NDEAM Job Fair
In-person Event

Friday, October 16th, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Hollywood WorkSource Center
4311 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles

RSVP Required for October 16th
Free

DOR District: olden Gate Silicon Valley
SF City and County Career Panel: Thriving in Public Service
In-person Event

Tuesday, October 20th, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

San Francisco Public Library
Koret Auditorium
ASL Interpreters Available
San Francisco

Free

DOR District: olden Gate Silicon Valley
NDEAM Community Resource Fair
In-person Event

Tuesday, October 27th, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

San Francisco Planning Department
49 South Van Ness
San Francisco

Free

 

Related Links

NDEAM 2026 ADA National Network